Cass Scenic Railroad State Park

Cass, West Virginia

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Cass Scenic Railroad State Park is a cottage located in Cass.

Nestled in the mountains of West Virginia, Cass Scenic Railroad State Park offers excursions that transport you back in time to relive an era when steam-driven locomotives were an essential part of everyday life. Trips to Cass are filled with rich histories of the past, unparalleled views of a vast wilderness area, and close-up encounters with the sights and sounds of original steam-driven locomotives.

The town of Cass remains relatively unchanged. The restored company houses now rented as vacation cottages, add to the charm and atmosphere of the town. From the company store and museum to the train depot, you'll find an abundance of things to do prior to your departure on the historic Cass Railroad.

Once you board the train, the real excitement begins!

The great pistons of the carefully restored Shay locomotive will start pulsing, driven by hundreds of pounds of steam pressure. The shaft begins turning, the wheels find traction, and the locomotive begins to move. With thick, black smoke belching from its stack, the train pulls away from the station, passing the water tower from which the locomotive tanks are filled. The Mountain State Railroad & Logging Historical Association has recreated a logging camp of the 1940's at Whittaker Station that shows both the living quarters and the equipment used by the loggers. The enterpiece of Camp One is a Lidgerwood tower skidder, one of only two examples left in the world. These huge railcar-mounted machines carried logs out of the woods on aerial cables for distances up to 3000 feet. Cass Scenic Railroad State Park is an unforgettable adventure. .a journey back in time to the days of company towns, geared locomotives and log trains. You're invited to visit and for a ride in history.

Local dining options close to Cass Scenic Railroad State Park include Melanie's Family Restaurant.

Cass Scenic Railroad State Park
Rt. 66 Main Street
Cass, West Virginia, 24927 USA
Tel: (304) 456-4300
Fax: (304) 456-4641

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